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James Henry MaGee
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While emphasizing bankruptcy and family law, we represent people in varying matters. We provide legal services in a courteous, confidential, friendly and professional manner in Tacoma, Olympia, Chehalis, Bremerton, and other cities throughout the Puget Sound and the State of Washington.
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Licensed in Washington for 32 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Law Office of James H. MaGee Washington Bankruptcy Attorney
2316 4th Ave E, Suite D, Olympia, WA, 98506
James MaGee, Attorney
Central Washington Lawyers, PLLC, 406 West Broadway Avenue Suite B, Moses Lake, WA
Law Offices of James H. MaGee Washington Bankruptcy Attorney
304 Main Avenue South, Suite 106, Renton, WA, 98057-2758
Law Offices of James H. MaGee Washington Bankruptcy Attorney
104 West Meeker Avenue, Suite F, Puyallup, WA, 98371
Law Offices of James H. MaGee Washington Bankruptcy Attorney
4171 Wheaton Way, Suite 5, Bremerton, WA, 98310
Law Office of James H. MaGee Washington Bankruptcy Attorney
383 NW State Avenue, Chehalis, WA, 98532
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James Henry MaGee's Reviews
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Practice Area Knowledge (38)
Case Results (32)
Professionalism (30)
Staff & Support (29)
Recommendation (25)
General Knowledge (20)
Compassion (18)
Character & Conduct (16)
Communication Style (14)
Responsiveness (14)
Advocacy (13)
Cost of Services (8)
Free Consultations (4)
Trustworthiness (4)
Punctuality (3)
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Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Rude and not trustworthy
Mr Magee treated my husband and I terrible. All of our appointments started late (even if we were the first ones in the morning). He was not willing to answer our questions, we usually left his office more confused than when we arrived. He told us that his family would starve on our income. What pr...
Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Bankruptcy
My wife and I recently made the difficult decision to declare bankruptcy, we didn't really know where to turn for competent representation so we contacted an old acquaintance of my wife's who happened to be an lawyer but didn't do bankruptcy himself, he recommended James MaGee saying that he knew th...
Posted by Tracy | June 25, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
A very professional experience
When working with James and his associates you get the 3 P's..Professional, Personable and Prompt. We were always kept up tp date with our case and were encouraged to call if we ever had any questions. James also treated us with respect and we never felt embarassed by our situation. I would recommend...
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2012 | Debt Settlement
Three Cheeers for Renton's MaGee
Many thanks to James Magee attorney and great staff for helping me in a time of need. My mental and physical health are returning and they helped me end a very dubious relationship with a debt resolution company - almost nightmarish in reality. James and his staff especially his legal assistant a...
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Kind, respectful attorney
Mr. Magee and his staff are friendly and professional. I feel very ashamed about filing for bankruptcy, but Mr. Magee and his staff treated me with respect and courtesy. I have confidence in his knowledge of bankruptcy and in his advice. Although true that he may run late on appointment times, thi...
James Henry MaGee's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse James McGee. I had a family law matter in Grant County Washington which needed an experienced attorney to be available on short notice to my client who had custody and support issues. Mr. McGee made himself available on short notice and was able to give high-touch service to my client and her case. I value James' legal strategy and client centered approach to his representation."
"Mr. MaGee utilizes his many years of bankruptcy knowledge to exact the best results possible, time after time. He is thorough and provides compassionate counsel and dedication. I endorse this lawyer unreservedly."
"Mr. MaGee is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney."
"James is an attorney who is as easy to talk with as he is knowledgeable. He is capable not only of handling your most difficult problems, but also explaining the legal terms to you in simple English. I would recommend his services to anyone in need of help navigating through the complex world of bankruptcy."
"I highly recommend Mr. MaGee to anyone facing financial difficulties. I do not hesitate to refer my family law clients to him if they need to consider filing bankruptcy. I had him as opposing counsel on a divorce matter previously, and he is a hard-working, honest,and ethical advocate. He is not fearful of arguing for changes in the law that he believes will benefit his client, hence his successful advocacy in Choate before the Court of Appeals, Div. II."
"James is a superstar on the West Coast for all bankruptcy issues. A tremendous personality, a deep and extensive knowledge of the law, and an engaging manner makes him a pillar in our community."
"I have personally known James for some time now. As a fellow Bankruptcy practicioner, I can honestly say that James is one of the most ethical attorneys I have met in the field. He has a mastery of all areas of Bankruptcy law and is an incredible advocator for his clients in and out of the courtroom. On many occasions I consult with James on complex aspects of federal law and I am still amazed at his insight and understanding of even the most intricate details of Bankruptcy Law. Filing Bankruptcy is serious business and therefore the decision to pick the right attorney is crucial. I would not hesitate to recommend James Magee to anyone in need of an attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. James Magee was the bankruptcy attorney I trusted to represent me in my bankruptcy. I don't trust lawyers easily. My trust in James Magee was not misplaced. Mr. Magee did everything he said he would, and more. James knew the law very well. I had gotten caught between an ugly divorce, which lasted two and a half years, and a surprising, recent slowdown in my self-employment income, and James Magee was there to be my bankruptcy advocate! Thank you, Mr. Magee."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Admonition issued in WA, 2023
updated on 10/03/2023An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Attorney, Central Washington Lawyers, PLLC
2018 - 2021
Associate Attorney, McKean Law Office, PS
1996 - 2018
Owner, Law Offices of James H. MaGee
1993 - 1996
Attorney, Shafer Law Firm
Associations
2020 - Present
Grant County Bar AssociationMember, Secty/Treasurer
2010 - Present
Better Business BureauAccredited Business
2010 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2010 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section
Member
Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member, Civility Committee
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Member
Education
1993
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Whitworth College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
N/A
William J. Factory SBI
Construction Lien Claims
N/A
Small Business Administration SCORE
Business Entity Choice, a Comparative Approach
N/A
Nat'l Association of Credit Managers
UCC-1 Perfection Issues
N/A
International Credit Association
Creditor Claims in Probate Proceedings
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long does Wells Fargo take to foreclose and repossess a home after foreclosure? My home was named in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
06 Mar 2013
Q&A
Bankruptcy Filed , Waiting for Discharge . . . . having issues renting because of it
05 Mar 2013
Q&A
Lien stripping in WA State Chap 13
07 Mar 2013